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Gov. Hochul pushes for smartphone restrictions in K-12 schools

She spoke today to reaffirm her commitment to creating a more focused learning environment.

News 12 Staff

Mar 11, 2025, 5:33 AM

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Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing for a major shift in how smartphones are used in New York schools.

Hochul's proposal would restrict smartphone use in K-12 schools.

The proposal includes nearly $14 million to provide storage solutions for phones.

She spoke Tuesday to reaffirm her commitment to creating a more focused learning environment.

As News 12 has reported, several school in the state, including districts in the Hudson Valley, have already instituted their own restrictions on cellphone use.

Click here to read more on the governor's plan.

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